Indian boxers Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin Siwach advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 after impressive performances on Day 3 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In the men’s 50kg category, Vishvanath Suresh displayed excellent control and technique to register a dominant 5-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan’s Bekzat Ergeshov. He will next face Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay, the reigning world champion, in a high-stakes quarterfinal bout. In the men’

The Indian government has made its position clear regarding sports engagements with Pakistan, especially in the context of upcoming international events. In a new policy unveiled by the Sports Ministry, the government declared that India will not participate in any bilateral sporting events with Pakistan, even if hosted at neutral venues. The policy, which has been implemented immediately, aims to limit interactions with Pakistan in sports following the strai

India concluded its participation in the Asian U19 & U22 Boxing Championships 2025 with an outstanding performance, securing a total of 27 medals across both age groups at the tournament held in Bangkok. The competition saw U19 boxers finish in second place, while U22 boxers secured fourth place, proving the strength and depth of India's young boxing talent. The U19 team had a strong showing, collecting a to

India's women boxers delivered a stellar performance at the second World Boxing Cup, clinching three gold medals and helping the country secure a historic tally of 11 medals the best-ever at the event. Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg), and Nupur (+80kg) were the standout performers, each delivering impressive victories in their respective finals. Gold Medal Performances from Sakshi, Jaismine, and Nupur

Chicago’s Battle of the Badges charity boxing event once again delivered a thrilling night of action, heart, and heroism on the South Side. Hosted at De La Salle Institute, the annual event brought together members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department in a series of boxing matches, all for an extraordinary cause—supporting their own and remembering fallen heroes. What makes this event truly unique is that most of the competitors are not professi

India’s young boxing stars continued to shine at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships 2024 in Amman, Jordan, as five boxers—three boys and two girls—secured their places in the semifinals with dominant performances on the fifth day of competition. From the boys’ category, Nelson Khwairakpam (55 kg) set the tone with a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) win in the very first round over Wang Sheng-Yang of Chinese Taipei. Displaying aggressive and accurate punches, Nelson left no

Tamil Nadu’s professional boxer Sabari Jaishankar is set to headline the upcoming Super Fighter Series, an international boxing event scheduled for February 7 in Bangkok. Jaishankar, who is currently the WBC Middle East and WBC Australasia champion, will take on seasoned Thai boxer Rattakorn Tassaworn in an exciting match-up. Jaishankar is not the only Indian boxer participating in this high-profile event. His fellow countrymen, Laldinsanga and Vanlalawmpuia, both from Mizoram

On Monday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna recused himself from hearing two significant pleas regarding the finalisation of the constitutions for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). These constitutions were drafted by former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Nageswara Rao. CJI Khanna informed the bench, which included Justice Sanjay Kumar, that he would not participate in the proceedings because of his prior involvement with the case in t

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who captured international attention with her Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games, is taking legal action against media outlets that published reports on her medical records. These reports, which leaked Khelif's alleged XY chromosomes, reignited a gender controversy that followed her victory over Italy’s Angela Carini in the opening round of the boxing tournament. Khelif’s quick and decisive victory in just 46 seconds, which left Carini injure

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has candidly reflected on her recent Olympic experience, acknowledging that it wasn't her day after a surprising medal-less campaign. Competing in the 50kg women's boxing category, Nikhat, a two-time world champion, faced top seed Wu Yu of China in the preliminary round, resulting in a unanimous decision loss. This early exit was especially disheartening for Nikhat, as many boxers she had previously defeated went on to win medals. "Nobody is p

Neeraj Chopra’s 2024 Season Wrap-Up: Neeraj Chopra concluded his 2024 season with a second-place finish at the Brussels Diamond League final, narrowly missing the top spot by just 1 centimeter. The close result encapsulated the challenges and highlights of his year, marking an end to a campaign that was both difficult and insightful. Injury and Performance: Chopra shared on social media that he competed in the Bruss

Hockey India has honored PR Sreejesh, the revered goalkeeper who played a pivotal role in India's back-to-back Olympic bronze victories, by retiring his jersey number 16 at the senior level. This gesture is a testament to his extraordinary contributions and remarkable career spanning nearly two decades. The decision to retire the number 16 jersey, while allowing it to remain in circulation at the junior level, underscores Sreejesh's lasting legacy in Indian hockey. During a